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Portland Business News
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PGE sees surging industrial load, need for more renewables
Portland General Electric says data centers fueled 6.2% industrial load growth in Q2.
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High-profile Portland waterfront property with complex history listed for $6.5M
The industrial site on the east bank of the Willamette River has recently been used as storage for tire waste. But brokers emphasize its redevelopment potential.
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NYT Politics
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Here’s the latest on the presidential race.
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Trump Says He and Netanyahu Remain on Good Terms
The former president met with the Israeli leader in Florida, a day after his main opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, and he both criticized Israel’s conduct of the war.
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Justice Dept. Settles Lawsuit With Former F.B.I. Officials Targeted by Trump
Peter Strzok, a former F.B.I. agent, and Lisa Page, a former lawyer for the bureau, accused the Trump administration of violating their privacy after it provided explosive texts to the news media.
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How the U.S. Captured One of Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lords
The improbable arrest of Ismael Zambada García, who for decades had evaded the authorities, at a small airport outside El Paso appears to be a tale of subterfuge and betrayal.
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Seattle Times Opinion
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Carbon tax repeal: ‘Catastrophic consequences’
With the primary deadline fast approaching, it’s crucial to emphasize the pivotal role of voter participation in shaping our community’s future. Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State recorded close to 3.9 million voters in last year’s primary elections, and as we head toward Aug. 6, we must call for more voter participation. By registering […] |
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Capital gains tax repeal: ‘How greedy have we become?’
Re: “WA lawmakers decided to tax the rich. Poll shows voters aren’t so sure” [July 23, Business]: I’m chagrined after seeing the statistics on the high percentage of both Democrats and Republicans who would vote to repeal our state’s recent 7% capital gains tax on investment profits above $262,000, excluding real estate sales. The revenue […] |
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The Supreme Court, Grants Pass and Burien: What should we do now?
In light of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, how communities handle homeless encampments is anybody's guess. |
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Supreme Court: Negotiate reforms in bipartisan fashion
Re: “Expand the Supreme Court. And weaken it” [July 14, Opinon]: Like columnist Perry Bacon Jr., I am a liberal Democrat and I also cringe at the misguided decisions that the court has recently handed down. However, I disagree with his remedies for “fixing” the court. In my opinion, the goal of any reform should […] |
